By Alisa Fleming There is no need to forego favorite family recipes, even if following a free-from diet. With the right ingredient substitutions, those beloved holiday desserts will make the transition flawlessly. The most important thing to consider when making substitutions is the purpose of the original ingredient. Take buttermilk for example. It adds a [...]

Q Our 18-month-old daughter is allergic to cow’s milk. I’m somewhat confused about what to use in its place. Does it depend on her age? Can you help? A It’s common for parents to be concerned about a child’s nutrition with an allergy to cow’s milk, since it’s a source of calcium, vitamin D and [...]

Q My daughter is allergic to eggs. Should I use a store-bought egg replacer, or is it better to make my own substitute? Do you know of any good homemade egg substitutes? A Eggs perform different functions in various types of food, so choosing one egg substitute over another really depends on what you’re making. [...]